Hybrid tea rose plant named &#39;Bronze Sunset&#39;

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct Hybrid Tea Rose plant variety with orange flowers.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of rose plant of the hybrid tea rose which was created by crossing as seed and pollen parents two (2) unknown rose varieties. The varietal denomination of the new variety is ‘BRONZE SUNSET’.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Among the novel characteristics possessed by this new variety which distinguishes it from other varieties of which I am aware, is its orange flowers.

[0003] Asexual reproduction by propagation by budding of the new variety as performed in Wasco, Calif. shows that the foregoing and other distinguishing characteristics come true to form and are established and transmitted through succeeding propagations.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATION

[0004] The accompanying illustration shows typical specimens of the flowers of the new variety depicted in color as nearly true as it is reasonably possible to make the same in a color illustration of this character.

DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW VARIETY

[0005] The following is a detailed description of 2-year budded plants of the new variety , with color terminology in accordance with The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart (RHSCC). The terminology used in color description herein refers to plate numbers in the aforementioned color chart. Phenotypic expression may vary with light availability, environmental and cultural conditions.

[0006] The following observations are made of specimens grown outdoors in Wasco, Calif., during November.

PLANT

[0007] Form: Spreading

[0008] Growth: Vigorous; sprawling

[0009] Size: Height about 52 inches; width about 48 inches.

[0010] Foliage

[0011]Size.—Length about 2 ½ inches; width about 1 {fraction (9/16)} inches

[0012]Quantity.—About 5.

[0013]Color.—New foliage: Upper side near 137B; under side near 148A Mature foliage: Upper side near 139A; under side near 137B.

[0014]Texture.—Upper side: Smooth Under side: Matte

[0015]Edge.—Serrated.

[0016] Petioles: Top surface color near 138C; Under side near 138C

[0017] Stipules: Medium length

[0018] Auricle: Light red brown near 59C fading to green near 137B

[0019] Rachis: Few prickles

[0020] Variegation: Slight

WOOD

[0021] New shoots

[0022]Bark.—Smooth.

[0023]Wood.—Near 59C.

[0024] Old wood

[0025]Bark.—Lots of prickles.

[0026]Wood.—Near 137D.

[0027] Flowering stem: Length about 5 ½ inches

[0028] Winter Hardiness: Completely winter hardy

[0029] Resistance to Disease: Fair

[0030] Temperature range: Between 26° and 120° F.

[0031] Internode spacing: Irregular

[0032] Preferred growing conditions: Likes full sun

[0033] Growth habit: Vigorous

[0034] Leaves per stem: About 5

FLOWER/INFLORESCENCE

[0035] Blooming Habit: Recurrent

[0036]Bud.—About 4 ¼ inches. Form: Triangular Color: Before sepals divide color near 169A; when sepals first divide color near 170B; when petals begin to unfurl color near 41A

[0037]Sepals.—Regular. Size: Length in relation to bud, about 1 ¼ inches Color Topside near 164B; bottom near 137C

[0038]Peduncle.—Length: About 2 ½ inches Strength: Strong Color: Near 148C

[0039] Flower

[0040]Size.—About 4 ¼ inches.

[0041]Borne.—Single.

[0042]Form.—Relative good form; high centered; unfurls to loose ruffled at maturity.

[0043] Petalage: About 25

[0044]Petaloids in center.—None.

[0045]Persistence.—Normal.

[0046] Fragrance: Slight

[0047] Lasting Quality: About 2 weeks on plant; about 6 days after cutting.

[0048] Color

[0049]During first 2 days.—Inner petals at flower center topside near 41A; bottom near 19A; outer petals topside near 43A, bottom near 16C

[0050] Base of petals (Point of attachment): Near 17B

[0051] General tonality from a distance: Bronze

[0052] Color Change: Slightly darkens; remains the same after 3 or more days

[0053] Petals

[0054]Texture.—Thick/rigid.

[0055]Shape.—Wide at top, tapered to narrow bottom.

[0056]Arrangement.—Loose around pistils.

[0057]Appearance.—Satiny.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

[0058] Arrangement of stamens, Near 163B; regularly arranged

[0059] Filaments and Anthers: around styles

[0060] Color: Filaments near 162C; Anthers near 161C

[0061] Pollen: Near 168A

[0062] Styles: Bunched, uneven length

[0063] Stigmas: Normal; color near 16C

[0064] Hips/Seed Vessels/Ovaries

[0065]Shape.—Oval.

[0066]Size.—About {fraction (1/2)} inch.

[0067]Color.—Near 143B.

[0068] Seeds: No seeds 

I claim:
 1. A new and distinct Hybrid Tea Rose plant of the variety substantially as shown and described. 